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Scholarship created for Patrice Whitten, who helped cultivate hundreds of scholarships, raise millions for PSC

Patrice Whitten has always been a leader at Pensacola State College, even before it was Pensacola State College. As a student at then-Pensacola Junior College in the 1970s, Patrice Whitten – then Patrice Shiver – was president of the Student Government Association, recipient of the Faculty Leadership Award and a member of the Delta Chi Omega sorority.

She remained a leader at PSC for decades, and now Pensacola State College even has a scholarship in her name.

Jan Miller – Sandra Robinson Award (Rotary Club)

In June, the Rotary Club of Pensacola presented Jan Miller with the annual Sandra Robinson Award for outstanding service & support of educational, healthcare & cultural organizations. Please join us in congratulating Campaign Cabinet Member Jan Miller – a champion for the Pensacola State College Foundation and a philanthropist serving the broader Pensacola community.

Hal George – Rotarian of the Year

Join us as we congratulate Campaign Cabinet Member, Hal George was presented with the Rotarian of the Year award for his endless commitment to Rotary and the Pensacola community. His strength, passion, and love of service was recognized by Gulf Breeze Rotarians. He has served his Rotary Club as President (2006-2007) and Programs Chair (since 2017).

PSC’s Dr. Rameca Leary Goes Above And Beyond

Since she began her career at PSC in 2014, Dr. Rameca Leary has illustrated her unwavering commitment to Pensacola State College and its students. During the height of COVID-19, the annual AMMES Wiggins Banquet, which raises funds for the African American Memorial Endowment and Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins Live Your Dream Scholarships, was canceled. In its place, Dr. Leary spearheaded a 100 for 100 Campaign which raised a total of $15,665 toward the two scholarship funds.

Pensacola State College Garde Manger event is celebration of College’s friends and donors and a showcase for Culinary program

Pensacola State College’s annual Garde Manger Celebration brought more than 150 of the College’s donors and supporters to the Pensacola campus on Wednesday, July 22 for an event featuring food and friendship.

Hosted by PSC President Ed Meadows and the Pensacola State College Foundation, the event is a thank you to donors whose financial gifts help fund student scholarships, programs, facilities and more.

While guests dined on scrumptious small dishes prepared by PSC Culinary program students, Meadows noted that so many students depend on scholarships to help finance their education.

“I just wanted to extend a big thank you to all of you,’’ Meadows said. “One of the reasons we have some of the talented students that we do is because of all of you and your generosity.”

Pensacola State College unveils Donald McMahon III Center for Cybersecurity

Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Pensacola State College fortified its position as a growing regional leader in cybersecurity on Tuesday, May 4, with the unveiling of the state-of-the-art Donald McMahon III Center for Cybersecurity, which is housed in the newly-opened Baars Technology Building. The Center for Cybersecurity was named for McMahon, a Pensacola businessman and…

PSC announces new technology innovation center funded by Gulf Power Foundation $100,000 gift

Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Pensacola State College plans to open a dual-enrollment charter school at the Warrington campus that will target military dependents and at-risk students. The proposed opening date for the Pensacola State College Charter School (PSCCS) is August 2022. PSC President Ed Meadows made the announcement on Tuesday, May 18, during a…

Cantonment Rotary Club awards scholarships to 18 PSC students

Spring is turning out to be the most wonderful time of the year for Pensacola State College student Carolyn Lungaro. Lungaro was one of 18 PSC students recently awarded Cantonment Rotary Club scholarships. Earlier this month, the Culinary Management major also won a bronze medal at the SkillsUSA Florida 2021 Virtual State Leadership and Skills Conference.

PSC unveils state-of-the-art Baars Technology Building

Pensacola State College unveiled its new state-of-the-art Baars Technology Building during a ribbon cutting ceremony April 9 on the Pensacola campus.

The $15 million ─ 23,839-square-foot ─ two-story facility will be home to the College’s STEM programs, including cybersecurity, mathematics, computer science and other high-tech fields of study.

11 PSC students awarded African-American Memorial Endowment, Wiggins scholarships

11 PSC students awarded an African-American Memorial Endowment Scholarship or Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins “Live Your Dream” Scholarship. The scholarship trophies were presented on Feb. 26 at WSRE-TV aboard the Pensacola campus.